Taken from the roll call in the town’s own minutes. The minutes record who was not there and almost never why.
What was decided (16 motions)
16 carried, 0 recorded otherwise. Every motion below is printed as the minutes print it.
THAT the Council of the Town of Halton Hills meet in closed session in order to address the following matters: a. Art Skidmore, President and CEO Confidential update regarding a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization. (Halton Hills Community Energy Corporation - HHCEC) b. REPORT NO. ADMIN-2018-0019 OFFICE OF THE CAO REPORT NO. ADMIN-2018-0019 dated May 31, 2018 regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and subject to client/solicitor privilege. c. Verbal Update by A.B. Marshall, CAO Confidential Verbal Update regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose. (Development Matter) d. Verbal Update by A.B. Marshall, CAO Confidential Verbal Update regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees. (Staffing Matter)
Moved by Councillor D. Kentner, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT the Council for the Town of Halton Hills reconvene this meeting in open session.
Moved by Councillor B. Inglis, seconded by Councillor T. Brown
Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby approved: a. Minutes of the Council Meeting held on May 7, 2018. b. Public Meeting Minutes (2018-0003) dated May 7, 2018. c. Public Meeting Minutes (2018-0004) dated May 7, 2018. d. Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on May 29, 2018. e. Confidential Minutes of the Special Council Meeting held on May 29, 2018.
Moved by Councillor M. Johnson, seconded by Councillor M. Albano
Carried
THAT Council do now convene into General Committee. Councillor C. Somerville assumed the role of Presiding Officer.
Moved by Councillor D. Kentner, seconded by Councillor T. Brown
Carried
THAT the recommendations regarding the Reports & Memorandums from the Monday, June 11, 2018 General Committee Meeting are hereby adopted: GC-2018-0039, GC-2018-0040, GC-2018-0041 GC-2018-0042, GC-2018-0043, GC-2018-0044 GC-2018-0045
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor B. Lewis
Carried
THAT the following items are hereby approved: A. Report of the Community and Corporate Affairs Committee Meeting held on May 28, 2018. B. Report of the Planning, Public Works and Transportation Committee Meeting held on May 29, 2018.
Moved by Councillor D. Kentner, seconded by Councillor B. Inglis
Carried
THAT the following minutes are hereby received for information: a. Minutes of the Halton Hills Public Library Board meeting held April 11, 2018. b. Minutes of the Committee of Adjustment meeting held on April 12, 2018. c. Minutes of the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting held April 18, 2018. d. Minutes of the Sustainability Implementation Committee meeting held on May 10, 2018. e. Minutes of the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting dated May 16, 2018. f. Confidential Minutes of the Heritage Halton Hills Committee meeting held on April 18, 2018.
Moved by Councillor T. Brown, seconded by Councillor J. Fogal
Carried
WHEREAS the Edmonton Declaration was first presented in March in Edmonton, Canada and was further developed throughout the year, bringing together policymakers, scientists, businesses and city networks to create a critical new dialogue between these vital groups of climate change stakeholders; AND WHEREAS the Edmonton Declaration calls upon the scientific, technology and innovation community to work collaboratively with cities/towns and local organizations that help cities/towns meet ambitious climate targets, in line with the goals of the Paris agreement; AND WHEREAS significant declarations and agreements are in place today, involving cities/towns from around the world, and led by organizations working together in solidarity at both the global and local levels to support cities/towns making important strides to reduce GHG emissions and adapt to climate change through use and application of improved long-term planning and management systems, clean energy systems and more efficient and resilient urban form, transportation and buildings; AND WHEREAS the Town of Halton Hills supports reducing GHG emissions and climate change adaptation and calling upon the scientific, technology and innovation community to work collaboratively with cities/towns and local organizations to achieve these goals. THERFORE BE IT RESOLVED the Town of Halton Hills supports The Change For Climate – Edmonton Declaration, and: COMMIT TO AND CALL UPON all national, state/provincial and local governments to
Moved by Councillor C. Somerville, seconded by Councillor J. Fogal
Carried
WHEREAS, since 2009, Council for the Town of Halton Hills have been leaders in taking opposition to Buy American Policies and other punitive trade legislation; AND WHEREAS, the Buy American Policies have had negative impacts on local Canadian industries and Municipalities; AND WHEREAS, their impacts have negatively affected Canadian Municipalities and their economies and families; AND WHEREAS, NAFTA governs nearly every aspect of Canada and the U.S. economic relationship and even minor changes to the established trade relationship could have far-reaching consequences for communities on both sides of the border; AND WHEREAS, recent trade disputes with the U.S. on softwood lumber and potential tariffs on other commodities has caused business uncertainty and impacted local economies; AND WHEREAS, Canada’s economic future and the continued well-being of communities and their local economies depend on free and fair trading relationships based in current and future international agreements; AND WHEREAS, the recent imposition by the United States government of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from Canada, purportedly based on national security grounds, are an affront to the decades-long alliance between Canada and the United States; AND WHEREAS, given the actions of the United States government, it is imperative that Municipalities and individual Canadian businesses and citizens, as consumers of goods and services, take proactive action to support and protect Canadian interests
Moved by Mayor R. Bonnette, seconded by Councillor C. Somerville
Carried
THAT the General Information Package dated June 11, 2018 be received.
Moved by Councillor B. Inglis, seconded by Councillor D. Kentner
Carried
THAT the Confidential update by Art Skidmore, President and CEO of Halton Hills Hydro Inc. regarding a trade secret or scientific, technical, commercial, financial or labour relations information, supplied in confidence to the municipality or local board, which, if disclosed, could reasonably be expected to prejudice significantly the competitive position or interfere significantly with the contractual or other negotiations of a person, group of persons, or organization (Halton Hills Community Energy Corporation - HHCEC) be received.
Moved by Councillor B. Inglis, seconded by Councillor T. Brown
Carried
THAT REPORT NO. ADMIN-2018-0019 dated May 31, 2018 regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board; and advice that is subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff carry out any Council direction related to this matter.
Moved by Councillor D. Kentner, seconded by Councillor M. Johnson
Carried
THAT the Confidential Verbal Update by A.B. Marshall, CAO regarding litigation or potential litigation, including matters before administrative tribunals, affecting the municipality or local board and advice that subject to solicitor-client privilege, including communications necessary for that purpose (Development Matter) be received.
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor D. Kentner
Carried
THAT the Confidential Verbal Update by A.B. Marshall, CAO regarding personal matters about an identifiable individual, including municipal or local board employees (Staffing Matter) be received; AND FURTHER THAT staff carry out any Council direction related to this matter.
Moved by Councillor M. Johnson, seconded by Councillor T. Brown
Carried
THAT the following Bills are hereby passed by Council; AND FURTHER THAT the Mayor and Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the said by-laws and affix the seal of the Corporation thereto: 2018-0025 A By-law to remove the Holding (H) Provision from Zoning By-law 2010-0050, as amended, for the lands described as Plan 383, Lots 2, 3 and Part Lot 1, 120 Guelph Street, Town of Halton Hills, Regional Municipality of Halton. 2018-0026 A By-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute a Property Purchase Agreement with Acton East Housing Corporation. 2018-0027 A by-law to amend By-law No. bl-CL-2017-0074 being the 2018 Rates and Service Charges. 2018-0028 A By-law to regulate the construction, installation, widening or altering of driveways and curb cuts located on Town-owned road allowances or other property under the jurisdiction of the Town. 2018-0029 A by-law to dedicate Reserve Block 26, Plan 20M-1029, as part of the Public Highway System. 2018-0030 A by-law to authorize the Mayor and Clerk to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the owner of 24 John Street (at Victoria Street), Georgetown. 2018-0031 A by-law to authorize the entering into of an Agreement with The Association of Municipalities of Ontario regarding Ontario’s Main Street Revitalization Initiative Revenues. 2018-0032 A by-law to appoint members to the Board of Management for the Acton Central Business Improvement Area. 2018-0033 A by-law to extend the period of time during which Interim Control By-law 2017-00
Moved by Councillor A. Lawlor, seconded by Councillor B. Lewis
Carried
THAT this Council meeting do now adjourn at 8:47 P.M.
Moved by Councillor J. Fogal, seconded by Councillor B. Lewis